Welcome to the Academy of Investigational Services and Training, we offer investigative background research services and technical training in the science of forensic identification.

In response to increased demand for forensic technical training in fingerprint classification, the Academy of Investigational Services and Training established the online fingerprint web page, started as a pilot project in spring 2003. To provide fingerprint classification students with a high-quality fingerprint educational course with convenient distance learning opportunities, not offered by conventional schools and police departments.

AIST has fulfilled one of its principal missions to provide adult learners with access to a high-quality distance learning educational fingerprint course. Today, more men and women worldwide are pursuing their education and career goals through distance learning. Our course is flexible, and convenient, is fully distributed via distance learning so that you are not bound by time or location.

Our distance learning fingerprint certificate program is taught by graduated administration of justice college degree professionals who are certified fingerprint classifiers / specialists. You’re sure to acquire the most current knowledge and skills. That’s an important benefit when it comes to fingerprint technology, where the information is constantly evolving.

We believe that AIST's distance learning program offerings surpass those of any other fingerprint course in the world. We encourage and invite you to explore and examine our web site to learn more about our fingerprint certification course. If you have any questions, click on Frequently Asked Questions or Course Description. We are constantly seeking ways to improve and expand our course information.